Great River Road, 2016

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Miss Mary Morris' Class at McKinley School in Collinsville, circa 1911 This is a photo shows Mary Morris' class at McKinley School in Collinsville around the year 1911. Circa 1911 October 26, 2017
Children in a Back Yard in Collinsville circa 1915 A photo of children in the back yard of a home in circa 1915. Circa 1915 October 25, 2017
Little Light Bearers of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society The photo features the Little Light Bearers of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Collinsville Methodist Church. June 1933 October 26, 2017
1940s Budget Bank Toy Made by Marx Toys This budget bank was manufactured by Marx Toys and has an image of the United States Capitol Building. It was likely sold in the 1940s as a toy for children to save money.

This budget bank was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Nick Walker.
Circa 1940s May 21, 2019
James Morgan in the 1947 Maryville Homecoming Parade Three-year-old James “Jim” Valesano Morgan sits on a float ready for the Maryville Homecoming parade in 1947. July 11, 1947 July 18, 2017
Vietnam Veteran Frank VanDoren with two of his children in Moro in 1957 This photograph shows Vietnam Veteran Frank VanDoren with two of his children in September 1957 in Moro. VanDoren had served early in the war, and had returned home shortly before this photo was taken.

This photograph was digitized as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2018. It was brought to class by Ashlyn Emerick
September 1957 September 7, 2018
Elizabeth Christian Oral History Interview In this interview, Elizabeth Christian discusses her childhood in Collinsville, Illinois, during the 1970s and 1980s. Elizabeth discusses her time at Metro East Lutheran High School, comparisons between cities in Madison County, and her career at SIUE during the 1980s. Elizabeth also talks about race relations and demographics in the county. October 24, 2018 December 11, 2018
Wicker Room Crew at Owens-Illinois Glass Factory The Wicker Room Crew (23 females 9 males) standing outside of the factory featuring glass bottles with wicker tightly woven around them. Unknown November 15, 2016
Friends and family day at coal mine #2 in Glen Carbon, Illinois This postcard shows friends and family visiting mine #2 in Glen Carbon. Unknown December 8, 2016
Portrait of Coal miners 3 coal mining men and one child. Miners holding tools, wearing head lamps, and carrying lunch boxes. Unknown December 8, 2016